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SyncMaster 2053NW/2253NW

LCD Monitor

User Manual

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Page 1: ...SyncMaster 2053NW 2253NW LCD Monitor User Manual imagine the possibilities ...

Page 2: ...nect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric shock Power When not used for extended period of time set your computer to DPM If using screen saver set it to active screen mode The images here are for reference only and are not applicable in all cases or countries Shortcut to Anti Afterimage Instructions Do not use damaged or loose plug This may cause electric shock or fi...

Page 3: ...ust be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily op erable This may cause electric shock or fire Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your monitor in a location with heavy dust high or low temperatures high humidity and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports train stations etc Fa...

Page 4: ...t down the monitor carefully Failing to do so may damage the monitor Do not place the monitor face down This may damage the TFT LCD surface The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury Always use the mounting device specified in the owner s manual When installing the product make sure to keep it away f...

Page 5: ...o a qualified servicing company If your monitor does not operate normally in particular if there is any unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor unplug it imme diately and contact an authorized dealer or the Service Center This may cause electric shock or fire Keep the product away from places exposed to oil smoke or moisture do not install inside a vehicle This may cause a malfunction elect...

Page 6: ...or fire Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings This may cause electric shock fire or injury Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks wire and tools or in flammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent headphone port or AV ports or etc This may cause electric shock or fire If an alien substances or water enters the product turn the product off unplug the power conn...

Page 7: ...his may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or degraded insulation causing electric shock or fire Do not place your children s favorite toys or any other objects of in terest on the product Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object The product could fall causing injury or even fatality When lifting up or moving the monitor do not lift the monitor upside down while ho...

Page 8: ...the angle of the elbow perpendicular Keep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degree Do not let your feet fall up from the floor Adjust the arm position so that it is below the heart Safety Instructions 7 ...

Page 9: ... are missing contact your dealer Contact a local dealer to buy optional items Unpacking Monitor Manuals Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card Not available in all loca tions User s Guide Cables D Sub Cable Power Cord Others Cleaning Cloth Note This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature 8 ...

Page 10: ...your PC before reaching the maximum count Note The resolution displayed on the screen is the optimal resolution for this product Adjust your PC resolution so that it is the same as the optimal resolution for this product Front MENU button MENU Opens the on screen menu and exits from the menu Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu Customized Key You can customize key assignmen...

Page 11: ... an animation clip Power button Use this button for turning the monitor on and off Rear Note The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product POWER port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the monitor RGB IN port Connect the D sub cable to the 15 pin RGB IN port on the back of your monitor Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a de...

Page 12: ...Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections Introduction 11 ...

Page 13: ...appropriate for your computer Using the D sub Analog connector on the video card Connect the signal cable to the 15 pin D sub port on the back of your monitor RGB IN Connected to a Macintosh Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D sub connection cable Note If the monitor and the computer are connected you can turn them on and use them Using the Stand Monitor Assembly 12 ...

Page 14: ... the screws may differ depending on their specifications Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifica tions Do not fasten the screws too tightly as this may damage the product or cause the product to fall leading to personal injury Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non VESA or non spe...

Page 15: ...ating system you have Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here Internet web site http www samsung com Worldwide Installing the Monitor Driver Automatic 1 Insert CD into the CD ROM drive 2 Click Windows 3 Choose your monitor model in the model list then click the OK button 4 If you can see following message window then click the Continue Anyway b...

Page 16: ...rt your Manual CD into your CD ROM drive 2 Click Start and Control Panel Then double click on Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Personalization and then Display Settings 4 Click Advanced Settings 5 Click Properties in the Monitor tab If the Properties button is deactivated it means the configuration for your monitor is completed The monitor can be used as is If the message Windows needs is di...

Page 17: ...osted on Samsung Monitor homepage 6 Click Update Driver in the Driver tab 7 Check the Browse my computer for driver software checkbox and click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer 8 Click Have Disk and select the folder for example D Drive where the driver setup file is located and click OK Using the Software 16 ...

Page 18: ...that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen and click Next 10 Click Close Close OK OK on the following screens displayed in sequence Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Using the Software 17 ...

Page 19: ...Click Display icon and choose the Settings tab then click Advanced 4 Click the Properties button on the Monitor tab and select Driver tab 5 Click Update Driver and select Install from a list or then click Next button 6 Select Don t search I will then click Next and then click Have disk Using the Software 18 ...

Page 20: ...owing message window then click the Continue Anyway button Then click OK button Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo and this installation doesn t damage your system The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http www samsung com 9 Click the Close button then click OK button continually Using the Software 19 ...

Page 21: ... is active click the Properties button then follow next steps continually 5 Click Driver and then click on Update Driver then click on the Next button 6 Choose Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver then click Next and then click Have disk 7 Click the Browse button then choose A D Driver 8 Click the Open button then click OK button 9 Choose your ...

Page 22: ...clicking Test If the screen is not normal change to a different mode lower mode of resolution colors or frequency Note If there is no Mode at All Display Modes select the level of resolution and vertical frequency by referring to the Preset Timing Modes in the user guide Linux Operating System To execute X Window you need to make the X86Config file which is a type of system setting file 1 Press En...

Page 23: ...fer to Help F1 in the software program How to install the Natural Color software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD ROM Drive Then the initial screen of the program Natural Color will be executed Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software To install the program manually insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD ROM Dri...

Page 24: ...allation Status window appears 9 Click Finish 10 When the installation is complete the MagicTune executable icon appears on your desktop Double click the icon to start the program MagicTune execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer sys tem or monitor If that happens press F5 Key Installation Problems The installation of MagicTune can be affected by such factors as the vi...

Page 25: ... Control Panel in the Start menu 2 Click the Add or Remove Programs icon in Control Panel 3 In the Add or Remove Programs screen scroll down to find MagicTune Click on it to highlight it 4 Click the Change Remove button to remove the program 5 Click Yes to begin the uninstall process 6 Wait until the Uninstall Complete dialog box appears Note Visit the MagicTune website for technical support for M...

Page 26: ... Fine Coarse and Position are adjusted automatically Available in Analog mode only To make the automatic adjustment function sharper execute the AUTO function while the AUTO PATTERN is on If auto adjustment does not work properly press AUTO button again to adjust picture with more accuracy If you change resolution in the control panel auto function will be executed automatically OSD Lock Unlock Wh...

Page 27: ...rrent states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings Lock Hold down the MENU button for more than five 5 seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function Unlock Hold down the MENU button for more than five 5 seconds to deactivate the OSD adjustment lock function Adjusting the Monitor 26 ...

Page 28: ...tomize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the button after configuring the cus tomized key for a function click the name of each function Image Size MagicBright MagicColor Color Effect Note You can configure the customized key for a required function via Setup Customized Key Adjusting the Monitor 27 ...

Page 29: ...ht Color MagicCol or Color Tone Color Con trol Color Effect Gamma Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H Position V Posi tion OSD Language H Position V Position Transparen cy Display Time Setup Reset Customized Key Off Timer Image Size RTA Informa tion Picture Brightness Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast Adjusting the Monitor 28 ...

Page 30: ...personal preference MENU MENU Contrast Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast You can use the on screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent MENU MENU Adjusting the Monitor 29 ...

Page 31: ...y simply pressing Customized Key control button Custom Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers the pre configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste If this is the case adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu Text For documentations or works involving heavy text Internet For working with a mixture of images such as texts and graphi...

Page 32: ...y developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality Off Returns to the original mode Demo The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left Full Displays not only vivid natural color but also more realistic natural skin color with clearness Intelligent Displays vivid na...

Page 33: ...can be selected Cool Makes whites bluish Normal Keeps whites white Warm Makes whites reddish Custom Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your preferences Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent MENU MENU Adjusting the Monitor 32 ...

Page 34: ... Blue color balance Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent MENU MENU Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent Adjusting the Monitor 33 ...

Page 35: ...splayed Green This applies the green color effect to a black and white screen Aqua This applies the aqua color effect to a black and white screen Sepia This applies the Sepia color effect to a black and white screen MENU MENU Gamma Gamma correction changes the luminance of the colors with intermediate luminance Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 MENU MENU Adjusting the Monitor 34 ...

Page 36: ...oves noise such as vertical stripes Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu Available in Analog mode only MENU MENU Adjusting the Monitor 35 ...

Page 37: ... as horizontal stripes If the noise persists even after Fine tuning repeat it after adjusting the frequency clock speed Available in Analog mode only MENU MENU Sharpness Changes the clearance of image Adjusting the Monitor 36 ...

Page 38: ...ilable in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent MENU MENU H Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor s entire display Available in Analog mode only MENU MENU V Position Adjusting the Monitor 37 ...

Page 39: ...e display Available in Analog mode only MENU MENU OSD Language You can choose one of nine languages Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD It has no effect on any software running on the computer MENU MENU Adjusting the Monitor 38 ...

Page 40: ...u can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor MENU MENU V Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor MENU MENU Adjusting the Monitor 39 ...

Page 41: ...background of the OSD Off On MENU MENU Display Time The menu will be automatically turned off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it is turned off Adjusting the Monitor 40 ...

Page 42: ... 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 200 sec MENU MENU Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults No Yes MENU MENU Adjusting the Monitor 41 ...

Page 43: ...zed Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key is pressed MENU MENU Off Timer The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time Off On Adjusting the Monitor 42 ...

Page 44: ...creen aspect ratio of the input signals Wide A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals Note Signals not available in the standard mode table are not supported If the wide screen which is the optimal resolution for the monitor is set on your PC this function is not performed MENU MENU Adjusting the Monitor 43 ...

Page 45: ...eactivates the RTA function so that the panel operates at its original response speed Mode 1 This mode is the optimal mode for watching movies Mode 2 This mode is the optimal mode for still screens such as using a word processor or surfing the internet MENU MENU Note If you are not watching a movie we recommend setting the mode to RTA Mode 1 or Off Adjusting the Monitor 44 ...

Page 46: ...Information Shows a video source display mode on the OSD screen MENU MENU Adjusting the Monitor 45 ...

Page 47: ...and computer system your monitor is functioning properly Warning Messages If there is something wrong with the input signal a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influen...

Page 48: ...able Check the signal cable connection Q If the power is on reboot the computer to see the initial screen the login screen which can be seen A If the initial screen the login screen appears boot the computer in the applicable mode the safe mode for Windows ME XP 2000 and then change the frequency of the video card Refer to the Preset Timing Modes If the initial screen the login screen does not app...

Page 49: ...ts slot Q Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or due to a crash between ap plications A Reboot the computer Q Has the video card been set properly A Set the video card by referring to the video card manual The screen suddenly has become unbalanced Q Have you changed the video card or the driver A Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD Q Have you adjusted the ...

Page 50: ...f the Plug Play VESA DDC function can be supported A Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions Check when MagicTune does not function properly Q MagicTune feature is found only on PC VGA with Window OS that supports Plug and Play A To check whether your PC is available for MagicTune feature follow the steps below When Windows is XP Control Panel Performance and M...

Page 51: ...hen using the maximum resolution If you have problems in installing the adapter video driver boot the computer in Safe Mode remove the Display Adapter in the Control Panel System Device Administrator and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter video driver Note If problems repeatedly occur contact an authorized service center Q A Q How can I change the frequency A The frequency can be ch...

Page 52: ... cord and then clean the monitor with a soft cloth using either a cleaning solution or plain water Do not leave any detergent or scratches on the case Do not let any water enter the monitor Note Before calling for assistance check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any prob lems yourself If you do need assistance please call the phone number on the Information section or cont...

Page 53: ...50 60 Hz Maximum resolution 1680 x 1050 60 Hz Input Signal Terminated RGB Analog 0 7 Vp p 5 Separate H V sync Composite SOG TTL level V high 2 0 V V low 0 8 V Maximum Pixel Clock 146 MHz Power Supply AC 100 240 V 10 50 60 Hz 3 Hz Signal Cable 15pin to 15pin D sub cable Detachable Dimensions W x H x D Weight 472 9 x 314 9 x 63 0 mm 18 6 x 12 4 x 2 5 inch Without Stand 472 9 x 372 2 x 219 mm 18 6 x ...

Page 54: ...This product complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives for residential use and can be used in all areas including common residential areas Class B equipment emits less electromagnetic waves than Class A equipment 2053NW PowerSaver This monitor has a built in power management system called PowerSaver This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low power mode when it has n...

Page 55: ...317 40 000 VESA 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 VESA 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 VESA 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 VESA 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 VESA 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 VESA 1152 x 864 67 500 75 000 108 000 VESA 1280 X 960 60 000 60 000 108 000 VESA 1280 X 1024 79 976 75 025 135 000 VESA 1680 X 1050 64 674 59 883 119 000 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line conne...

Page 56: ...n D sub cable Detachable Dimensions W x H x D Weight 513 7 x 352 2 x 61 2 mm 20 2 x 13 9 x 2 5 inch Without Stand 513 7 x 400 3 x 219 mm 20 2 x 15 8 x 8 6 inch With Stand 5 1 kg 11 24 Ibs VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm Environmental considerations Operating Temperature 50 F 104 F 10 C 40 C Humidity 10 80 non condensing Storage Temperature 4 F 113 F 20 C 45 C Humidity 5 95 non condensing P...

Page 57: ...it has not been used for a certain amount of time The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you press a key on the keyboard For energy conservation turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods The PowerSaver system operates with a VESA DPM compliant video card installed in your computer Use the software utility installed on your comput...

Page 58: ... 65 000 VESA 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 VESA 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 VESA 1152 x 864 67 500 75 000 108 000 VESA 1280 X 960 60 000 60 000 108 000 VESA 1280 X 1024 79 976 75 025 135 000 VESA 1680 X 1050 64 674 59 883 119 000 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called the Horizontal Cycle and the inverse ...

Page 59: ...cture by performing the Auto Adjustment function in display screen that is appeared as window termination button is pressed If there s still noise after the automatic adjustment use the Fine Coarse adjustment func tion When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time a residual image or blur riness may appear Change the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to move the picture when yo...

Page 60: ... Ex Airports Transit Stations Stock Markets Banks and Controlling Systems We recom mend that you follow set up of your display system program as below Display Information together with Logo or Moving image cycle Ex Cycle Display Information for 1 hour followed by a Display Logo or moving image for 1 minute Change the Color Information periodically Use 2 different colors Ex Rotate the Color Informa...

Page 61: ...itions are defined as continuously changing video patterns When the LCD panel is operated for a long time with a fixed pattern over 12 hours there may be slight difference in voltage between electrodes that work the liquid crystal LC in a pixel The voltage difference between electrodes increases with time forcing the liquid crystal to lean When this occurs the previous image may be seen when the p...

Page 62: ...Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406 2 Pixel fault Class II Information 61 ...

Page 63: ...DOR 800 6225 http www samsung com latin GUATEMALA 1 800 299 0013 http www samsung com latin JAMAICA 1 800 234 7267 http www samsung com latin PANAMA 800 7267 http www samsung com latin PUERTO RICO 1 800 682 3180 http www samsung com latin REP DOMINICA 1 800 751 2676 http www samsung com latin TRINIDAD TO BAGO 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com latin VENEZUELA 1 800 100 5303 http www samsu...

Page 64: ... 800 77777 http www samsung lt KAZAKHSTAN 8 10 800 500 55 500 http www samsung kz KYRGYZSTAN 00 800 500 55 500 RUSSIA 8 800 555 55 55 http www samsung ru UKRAINE 8 800 502 0000 http www samsung ua UZBEKISTAN 8 800 120 0 400 http www samsung uz Asia Pacific AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 http www samsung com au CHINA 800 810 5858 010 6475 1880 http www samsung com cn HONG KONG 3698 4698 http www samsung co...

Page 65: ...d Horizontal Fre quency Unit kHz Interlace and Non Interlace Methods Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bot tom sequentially is called the Non Interlace method while show ing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method The Non Interlace method is used for the majority of monitors to ensure a clear image The Interlace method is the same as that u...

Page 66: ...uld not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Authority Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2007 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is strictly forbidden Samsung Electronics Co Ltd shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental ...

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